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for Federa Smith-Bynum
Jim Moring
January 27, 2025
Mike so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Jim and Kathy
Karen Nichols
January 25, 2025
My heartfelt sympathy to Brandon and Evan. I have so many stories and memories of Federa through the years. I am honored to have known her and glad that I had the privilege of calling her my friend.
Sandra Sykes Tracy
January 24, 2025
Federa was a wonderful person. She was two weeks older than me and we had been friends for 65 years. I will miss her forever. Condolences to the family.
Kathy (Gatson) Morgan
January 23, 2025
Mrs Federa was more than just my client who´s hair I did for more than thirty year. Over that time she became my
friend, whom I love and appreciate so very much. In general she was very quite during her visits to get her hair done. Mostly because she was coming after she was getting off work. So she just loved to enjoy the quite atmosphere in the salon. But some time we would laugh and talk just a Little, having a lot of fun talking about the events of her day at work. I am going to miss you Mrs Federa.
My Love and prayer to her husband Mike and to her son´s Brandon and Evan and to everyone who´s heart was connected to hers.
Minietta Nelson-Reed
January 22, 2025
To Velma Sells & Family,
Sending heartfelt condolences to you on the passing of your sister. May God comfort you during this time.
JoAnn Muldrew
January 22, 2025
My condolences to the family.
Norma Muldrew
January 22, 2025
My condolences to the Sells, Smith,Bynum families. Federa will be missed in her home state of Arkansas. I love and miss you, my friend, my sister.
Tom and Judy Hayhurst
January 22, 2025
Dear Mike. Judy and I are very sad to hear of your wife´s passing. Thanks to both of you for your public service in a wide variety of ways-Tom and Judy Hayhurst
Lulu
January 22, 2025
Sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family and keeping you in my prayers
Kathy Patterson
January 22, 2025
Brandon and Evan our hearts are breaking at your loss. Your mother was always so supportive and a leader in the education of many students. So much fun watching Trey and Brandon in sports with Evan close behind. It was a blessing and pleasure to know her. Praying for comfort. Matt and Kathy (Salter) Patterson
Sylvia Flowers
January 22, 2025
I am saddened to hear of Federa's passing. Years ago she chose me to take her spot on the Carey Services board. I wasn't sure but she had so much confidence in me so how could I say no. She was right, it was a great learning experience. She will forever be in our hearts and truly missed. Brandon and Evan, I will keep you in my prayers as you navigate this world without your beloved mom.
Dr. Michael Shaffer
January 22, 2025
Federa was a legend. When I started working in public schools in Jan, 2002, she was the first educator I ever met who "got it" in every area. Almost right from the beginning, we were fast friends, but I know I was only one out of a great network she had. Federa had a way of making all of us feel like we alone were her best friend, and no one will ever fill that huge gap that now is there. Federa was a great principal, mentor, advisor, parent, confidante, and simply a good person. You always knew how to make me laugh, at all the wrong times. I have been blessed by being your friend.
Arthur & Rita Faulkner
January 21, 2025
CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY! PRAYING FOR YOU!
Becky Stewart
January 21, 2025
Federa and I started teaching for MCS the same year over 50 years ago, and crossed paths in many ways. We took Masters classes at Ball State together and taught together at Allen Elementary. She was 3rd grade teacher for both my daughters and I was 3rd grade teacher for both Brandon and Evan.
She was a good friend over those many years, and will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Jennifer Borden
January 21, 2025
This is so sad! I worked with Federa at Lincoln when I first started teaching. She was one of the best principals I have ever worked for. Rest easy Federa!
Lauri Mathis
January 21, 2025
Praying for your family during this difficult time and the days ahead.
Christy Conner
January 21, 2025
This saddens me so much. Federa was my principal at Lincoln when I started teaching. She was wonderful to work for. Students and staff loved her. I remember her always talking about her boys, who she loved dearly. Rest Easy Federa!
Kimberly Kreischer
January 21, 2025
Federa was my Head Start director for many years. She was a great person and great director. I got to work with her again when I was still with Head Start, but had my classroom at Justice and she was the principal there. It was awesome to reconnect with her. I am sad for her family to have to miss her, but I am so thankful she touched so many lives.
Bobbie
January 21, 2025
I will miss my travel buddy. I´ll never forget our trip to Missouri.
Vera E. Smith, McFarland-Pryor
January 20, 2025
Deepest Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the Entire Sells, Smith-Bynum Families.
Sandy Rogers
January 20, 2025
I was so sorry to hear of Federa´s passing. She was such a sweet and kind person. I enjoyed working with her and being her secretary at Lincoln Elementary School for several years. Federa was loved by so many and will be truly missed.
Gregory & Aurelia Weaver, Gary,IN.
January 20, 2025
To The Family of Federa Smith-Bynum:
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Missing someone gets easier every day because even though you are one day further from the last time you saw them, you are one day closer to the next time you will. God bless you and your family.
Lisa Enyeart Rittenhouse
January 20, 2025
Dear Smith Family,
I´m very sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Smith. She was my fourth grade teacher years ago and one of my favorites. I even babysat Evan and Brandon a few times for her. She was such a kind and loving person, who will be missed.
My prayers to you all during this most difficult time.
Lisa Rittenhouse
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